"Six Vineyards is a really excellent introduction to Oregon Pinot Noir or, arguably, Pinot Noir in general. It’s not dark – but then Pinot Noir should not be. It is light and pretty and extremely, seductively fruity in a cherry sort of way. Aged in 35 per cent new oak and 65 per cent used, it’s already a great drink, having lots of refreshing acidity and just enough soft tannin on the first to give it structure. Be very careful with the serving temperature of wines like this. Too warm and they will taste muddy and unappetising. In warm weather or hot rooms, give it half an hour in a refrigerator before serving. And on no account decant it. This went into the bottle just as it was meant to come out: super-fresh and fruity."